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Deposit return scheme meets goals but needs urgent fixes

After six months of operation, Poland’s deposit return scheme is delivering its first environmental effects, but according to the Polish Recycling Association it urgently requires better communication with citizens and the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility.

2026-05-29 deposit system

Grupa Azoty improved EBITDA in the first quarter of 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Grupa Azoty reported sales revenue of PLN 3.70 billion and EBITDA of PLN 317 million. Operating performance improved year on year, supported by the Agro segment and a positive result in the Chemicals segment.

2026-05-29 European Union (EU)

Plastics Europe report points to slower circularity

Plastics Europe’s latest report points to a clear slowdown in the transition of Europe’s plastics system towards circularity. The organisation highlights weaker growth in the production of and demand for circular plastics, along with increasing competitive pressure.

2026-05-21 recycling

Mondi and Dreco are introducing a washing powder bag with 50% PCR

Mondi and Dreco have developed laundry detergent powder packaging with a 50% share of post-consumer recycled content. The solution is designed to provide moisture protection, recyclability and alignment with future PPWR requirements.

2026-05-12 packagings

BlueAlp and KraussMaffei Extrusion advance recycling

BlueAlp has partnered with KraussMaffei Extrusion to scale chemical recycling of plastics. The partnership was announced at PRSE in Amsterdam, with co-rotating ZE BluePower twin-screw extruders set to play a central role.

2026-05-06 chemical recycling

Interpack 2026 to expand the interpack TV Live programme

Interpack 2026 announces the continuation and expansion of the interpack TV Live format, produced in the trade fair TV studio and online. The programme is set to include talks, analyses and panels on market developments, regulation and technological solutions for the processing and packaging industry.

2026-05-05 fairs

Amcor to showcase circularity at PRSE 2026

At Plastic Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam, Amcor will present how it converts recycled plastics into new packaging at industrial scale. The company will showcase solutions for PE and PP as well as work on advanced recycling.

2026-05-04 fairs

Erema at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026

At Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Erema will present solutions improving degassing, process stability and regranulate quality for sensitive applications, including in the context of PPWR requirements and work on food-grade polyolefins.

2026-05-04 recycling

Coveris has SBTi-approved targets through 2033

Coveris has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative for its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The company declares reductions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 versus a 2023 base year by 2033.

2026-04-27 sustainability

Tosca and Cabka launch the CP 1208 circular pallet

Tosca, together with Cabka, has launched the Euro-d Tosca Circular Pallet (CP 1208), designed for automated FMCG supply chains. The solution is intended to support PPWR compliance and a reuse-and-recycling model.

2026-04-24 transport packaging

Consolidation is reshaping Europe’s recyclate market

Rising regulatory requirements and limited availability of high-quality recyclates are accelerating consolidation in Europe’s recycling sector. Companies are increasingly using mergers and acquisitions to stabilise supply and control raw material quality.

2026-04-24 recycling

New battery sorting line in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg

A facility for industrial sorting of spent household batteries has been launched in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg. The project was delivered jointly by STADLER, weeeSwiss, Saubermacher, Meinhardt Städtereinigung and METZEN Industries.

2026-04-24 recycling